1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole ... for the Latin Church "the catechumenate for adults, comprising several distinct steps." 34 The rites for these stages are to be found in the Rite ...

It also strengthens and deepens the connection to the Church that is established at baptism ... age for the confirmation rite, and people are often confirmed as adults.

The minister pours water the third time. It is desirable that should be one or two witnesses. If able to do this, an adult candidate is required to make a profession of faith, such as the Apostles ...